Jay Gruden won't be leaving the Bengals after his first year as offensive coordinator.

News 5's Ken Broo has confirmed that Gruden won't be interviewing for any NFL head coaching vacancies despite rumors linking him to several jobs.

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Gruden has gotten a lot of praise for his work with rookie QB Andy Dalton and the Bengals offense. The team finished the season at 9-8 after Saturday's playoff loss to the Texans, but the season as a whole was considered by many to be a far bigger success than expected.

Gruden's name had come up for head coach openings with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are also trying to break in a rookie quarterback, and the Miami Dolphins.

But he said Tuesday that he had some unfinished business in Cincinnati, which would keep him with the team through at least the upcoming season.

Gruden was previously head coach of the Orlando Predators and Florida Tuskers. He also spent seven seasons with Tampa Bay.

Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's name has also been mentioned in connection with the Dolphins, where's he's reportedly interviewed twice, as well as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.